Category: Economy
Panama economy news: growth, prices, jobs, public finances, trade and the business decisions affecting residents, investors and expats in Panama.
IFARHU Continues PASE-U Card Delivery and First 2026 Payment This Saturday
IFARHU scheduled new debit-card deliveries and the first PASE-U payment of 2026 for Saturday, July 25.
CSS Launches Mi Farma Digital for Medicine Availability Checks by Phone
The Social Security Fund enabled Mi Farma Digital so patients can check medication availability from a cellphone.
Customs Retains Strawberries, T-Shirts and Auto Parts in Chiriqui Operation
Panama Customs retained multiple goods in Chiriqui during joint inspections with security and agricultural authorities.
MINSEG Says No Formal Police or Interpol Reports on Panamanians Recruited for War
Panama’s Security Ministry clarified that police and Interpol have not received formal reports about Panamanians recruited by armed groups abroad.
Rita Irene Wald Arrested in Brazil After Interpol Alert
Authorities reported a new development in the Rita Irene Wald case after Interpol Brazil arrested the fugitive on July 24.
Bolivia’s Banco BISA Receives International Banking License in Panama
Panama’s banking regulator approved an international license for Bolivia’s Banco BISA, expanding the country’s regional financial platform.
National Oncology Institute Receives Rare ESMO Designation for Cancer Care
Panama’s Instituto Oncologico Nacional has received ESMO Designated Centre recognition, a milestone for integrated cancer and palliative care.
Arraijan Water Losses Reach 50 Percent as IDAAN Starts Leak-Control Plan
IDAAN says Arraijan is losing half of its treated water before it reaches homes, prompting a targeted leak-control and supply improvement plan.
MiAmbiente Approves Guide to Manage Waste From Pig Farms
MiAmbiente approved a good-practices guide to help pig farms manage waste, reduce pollution and protect watersheds.
Contraloria Eases Bond Requirement for PROMTUR International Contracts
A new resolution exempts certain PROMTUR international contracts from performance bond requirements under defined conditions.